Top 10 things to check before you start looking for your new role and interviewing – they seem obvious but you would be surprised!!
1. Full spelling and grammar check of your CV – give it to someone else to check over as well before you submit it anywhere.
2. Do your homework on any company you are looking for and who you are interviewing with – you can pretty much find out anything on the internet so use it to your advantage.
3. Make sure your Linked In is up to date and your photo is clear and a true likeness of you – ideally a photo of you in a professional capacity.
4. Have a check of your Facebook privacy settings – get rid of any ‘controversial’ photos. Your future employer may well see them and mis-judge you even before you get to interview.
5. Know your CV inside out and take a hard copy with you – the interviewer will be basing their questions around this.
6. Allow as much time as you can to get to your interview (including traffic and time of day) – not ideal to turn up late and flustered.
7. Always ask about dress code of the company before you interview – you want to feel comfortable but professional.
8. Switch your mobile phone off before you get into the interview but make sure you turn it back on again straight after, as we will be calling you to see how you got on.
9. Have some killer questions ready for your interview – this is your chance to impress further and ask if you haven’t already been told.
10. When you first meet your potential new employer, remember: smile, stand tall and no limp handshakes.
